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First annual Heart of the County Fair Award recipients
The Heart of the County Fair Award honors exceptional Iowans who have made significant contributions to their local fairs and communities. The families will be honored at the Iowa State Fair with a plaque and special recognition, made possible by Beck’s Hybrids in partnership with the Iowa State Fair. North Central District: Randy and Mel Hiscocks This year’s North-Central District award was presented to Randy and Mel Hiscocks of Hancock County. Both Randy and Mel have been deeply involved...
BASF excited to be with farmers from seed to harvest in 2022
2022 is officially underway. We have no idea what this year has in store for us, like we had no idea last year either. There are always new challenges for producers when they get the year going. Everything that happens will affect the bottom line, and likely the...
Livestock economist gives 2022 hog market outlook
A livestock economist is reviewing trends in the hog markets heading into the new year.Dr. Steve Meyer with Partners for Production Agriculture says the most recent USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report showed inventory of 74.2 million head, down four percent from last...
ISA recognizes southern Iowa farmer for conservation work
The Iowa Soybean Association is recognizing a southern Iowa farmer for her work in conservation.ISA has named Aimee Bissell of Bedford a conservation champion through a new initiative called Iowa?s Front Forty. Bissell, who grows corn and soybeans on her family farm...
USDA offering hog assistance through CARES Act program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a CARES Act program to assist hog producers who were impacted by low market prices at the height of the pandemic.USDA is taking applications for the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program now through February...
The Ballad of Bill
Most of us have farm cats that have crossed our lives. They are the mousers and the companions of many of us throughout the day. Though many of us won?t admit it because we have a tough image to uphold, we have all scratched their heads for a minute when they came to...
China to approve domestic GMO corn varieties
The Chinese government is considering safety approval for more genetically modified corn varieties put out by its domestic producers. Bloomberg says that could lead to planting more of these crops within the world?s top corn buyer. China?s agriculture ministry is...
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USDA grant to help farmers with soil health and sustainability
A U.S. Department of Agriculture grant of $95 million was recently awarded to the Farmers for Soil Health initiative. The USDA?s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program is providing the funding.Jack Cornell, United Soybean Board Director of Sustainable...
Midday Market Podcast- John Heinberg- 10-13-22
After a cut in soybean yield expectation in yesterday's WASDE report how are the grain markets reacting today? On today's podcast Mark Magnuson talks with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing.
Don?t expect any moisture anytime soon
We have been paying close attention to the Mississippi River these past few weeks. Low water levels, the lowest seen since 1988, are slowing barge traffic. This affects the cornbelt and almost every state between the Appalachians and the Rockies. It?s causing...
Combine sales grow, tractor sales drop in september
Combine harvester sales rose during September in both the U.S. and Canada, while total tractor sales fell in both countries. Data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says total U.S. ag equipment unit sales stayed above the five-year average for the second...
Closing Market Podcast- Bill Moore PRICE Futures Group- 10-12-22
Riley Smith talks with Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group.
